Halifax Independent Filmmakers Festival 2021

Saint-Narcisse

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Canadian icon and iconoclast Bruce LaBruce struts between the sacred and the profane in this bizarre and provocative homage to the classic myth of Narcissus. Set in 1972 Québéc, Saint-Narcisse tells the story of the self-obsessed neckerchief-wielding Montrealer Dominic (Félix-Antoine Duval) who embarks on a motorcycle quest to discover the truth about his long lost mother Beatrice (Tania Kontoyanni). His travels take him to the village of Saint-Narcisse, where he finds more than he came for—his identical twin Daniel (also Duval), a monk held captive at a secluded monastery staffed by a depraved priest (Andreas Apergis). Unable to resist their attraction for one another, a twincestuous reunion ensues. As the family’s love grows, their resolve to liberate Daniel hardens. Shot in the style of ’70s cult films by cinematographer Michel La Veaux, LaBruce’s latest provides a cheeky and compelling commentary on the normalization of narcissism through a (literal) homecoming tale of sainthood, seduction, and redemption. —Dan Boos

  • Year
    2021
  • Runtime
    101 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    Canada
  • Director
    Bruce LaBruce
  • Screenwriter
    Bruce LaBruce
  • Producer
    Nicolas Comeau, Paul Scherzer
  • Cast
    Félix-Antoine Duval, Tania Kontoyanni, Andreas Apergis
  • Cinematographer
    Michel La Veaux
  • Editor
    Hubert Hayaud
  • Production Design
    Alex Hercule Desjardins
  • Music
    Christophe Lamarche-Ledoux